1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Luce |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
